Lunatone (Japanese)
L3: Clash at the Summit · 048/080 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
048/080
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Lunatone (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Lunatone (Japanese) in its sought-after 1st_Edition variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #048/080 of the L3: Clash at the Summit set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Lunatone (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Lunatone (Japanese) (Rare, L3: Clash at the Summit #048/080) changes hands at roughly $5.00, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $5.00, whereas a Moderately Played one slides to around $1.90. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $5.00, Lightly Played $3.89, Moderately Played $1.90 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.89 | $3.89 | $3.89 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.90 | $1.90 | $1.90 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 0 |
Collector Outlook for Lunatone (Japanese)
Lunatone (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Lunatone (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
